The $250 Billion Global Jewelry Market to Meet at IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show on April 1-4

The World of Jewelry Shines in Istanbul

One of the world's most prestigious jewelry exhibitions, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, will open its doors for the 59th time between April 1-4, 2026. Organized by Informa Markets with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, the exhibition will host more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 different countries, presenting their newest collections to industry professionals.

Hosted by Istanbul, strategically located at the intersection of the European, Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian markets, this major event will welcome nearly 30,000 professional visitors from more than 125 countries, including Türkiye.

At the exhibition, the sector's design trends, technological innovations, and new-season collections will be showcased for the first time. IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will once again reinforce its role as a strategic trade platform where the major order agreements of 2026 are made, export connections are established, and new business collaborations are formed in the global jewelry industry, whose market size exceeds $250 billion.

Sermin Cengiz: "Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary, IJS Is Shaping the Future of the Jewelry World Today"

Sharing her evaluations about the 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which will take place April 1-4, 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center, Founding Partner Şermin Cengiz emphasized the fair's strategic position in the global jewelry calendar. Cengiz stated: "First opening its doors in 1986, IJS is now among the five largest exhibitions in the world in its field. Having such a strong exhibition brand in Turkiye within such a vast global market demonstrates both the dynamism of our sector and the economic strength of our country. While continuing our steady growth together with all our stakeholders, we also keep shaping the future of the jewelry world today."

The Fair Hosts Inspiring Events for the Jewelry World

IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, where everything related to jewelry is showcased together, continues to inspire the industry through the events held during the exhibition.

WGSN, the world's leading trend forecasting company, will hold a special seminar for the exhibition, sharing design codes that define the future of jewelry with industry professionals.

Through "Designer Club", a joint project by the Jewelry Exporters' Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, jewelry designers and artisans will exhibit their collections in a special area. In addition, the "Art for Jewellery - Inspiration Hub" event will host a cultural movement within the jewelry sector.

Industry professionals who wish to follow the 59th edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, taking place April 1-4, 2026, can visit www.istanbuljewelryshow.com for detailed information and a free online invitation.